I love the cover of the Italian edition of my book, Mickey Cohen. They’re calling it Il Gangster ! The back jacket translates to “more famous than a movie star, more powerful than the law, the most feared criminal in America.”

The DEMON DOG of Los Angeles letters and creator of L.A. Confidential — has broken his vow not to read. Cats and kitties, what savory treat tempted the tempestuous bard of the dirty city of dreams? Yes, it was my new book, MICKEY COHEN: The Life and Crimes of L.A.’s Notorious Mobster: